Preliminary Round 4th Game Recap

Day 1 of the FIBA Asia Challenge Cup will feature a four interesting games, starting off with an East Asian rivalry showdown between Japan and Korea and then closing the first day of competition with the much-anticipated debut of Gilas 5.0, the latest reincarnation of the Philippine men’s basketball team, as they go against India at 12:15 p.m US EST.

The FIBA Asia Challenge Cup will serve as the first real test for Gilas 5.0. On Friday, this Philippine squad will take on India, a team that has improved tremendously over the last three to four years.

It would be interesting how the Philippines’ youth will fare against a much more experienced Indian team led by Amjyot Singh and Vishesh Bhriguvanshi.

TEHRAN (2016 FIBA Asia Challenge) – India had enough poise to withstand a last ditch rally by the Philippines in the fourth quarter and come out on top, 91-83, at the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge in Tehran, Iran. India are now Group B’s leaders with a 1-win, 0-loss card.